If you celebrate Sharad Navratri in the United States, knowing your local Panchang timings can help you plan your prayers around work and family commitments. Sharad Chaturthi falls on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, marking the fourth day of the festival.

According to the Drik Panchang New York calendar Shukla Tritiya ends at 1:57 PM EDT on October 13, after which Shukla Chaturthi begins.

• Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
• Tithi: Shukla Chaturthi, the fourth lunar day of the waxing Moon
• Tithi ends: Approximately 3:43 PM EDT
• Location: New York City, United States

Sharad Chaturthi falls during Sharad Navratri, the nine-night festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her forms. On the fourth day, devotees traditionally worship Maa Kushmanda.

Your local Panchang can help you identify auspicious windows for prayer and other activities. One New York calendar lists these general timings for October 14, 2026.

• Abhijit Muhurat: 12:19 PM to 1:04 PM EDT
• Amrit Kaal: 8:35 AM to 10:20 AM EDT
• Brahma Muhurat: 5:23 AM to 6:15 AM EDT

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You can keep your observance simple and meaningful.

1. Begin your day with a prayer to Maa Kushmanda.

2. Offer flowers, fruits or other customary offerings if they form part of your tradition.

Panchang timings depend on location because sunrise, sunset and local time zones affect calendar calculations. A date or muhurat listed for India may not match the correct timing in New York.